Courses Overview:

*** Currently available in-house only***

COURSE BACKGROUND

 This 1 DAY DYNAMIC COURSE will appeal to both public and private sector operatives dealing with bids, reports and presentations. It will show you exactly how to get your message across in the most effective way.
 You will learn the essentials of preparing letters, reports and documentation. Further, we will bring out the best in your verbal and presentation skills for maximum impact.
 You will be given a series of practical tips and techniques and have the chance to improve your communication powers in a safe but authentic environment.
 The course will appeal to all involved in the construction and development industry, from whatever sector, who are working on bids, reports and presentations.

Course Content:

ARE THEY GETTING THE MESSAGE?
 Introduction
 What are we trying to say?
 Who are we communicating with?
 Why does it not work?
 The most common mistakes
 Getting in the right frame of mind to write, debate or present

WHERE DO WE BEGIN?
 Core communication  attention  clarity  power
 A look at simple ways to increase your effectiveness
 The audience
 What are the audiences fears, wants and needs?
 Checklist menu of benefits and helpful tools
 How and when to use them

PREPARATION AND PRACTICE
 Know your subject  inside and out
 Rehearsal, empathy and anticipation
 Plan A and Plan B  fall back positions
 The power of language

WRITING WELL
 A run through of the most effective current ideas for written documents
 Opening  articulating your position and theirs
 Putting your case
 Getting interest and action
 Protecting your position

DEBATING AND PRESENTING WELL
 Attention, benefit, credibility and direction  as simple as ABCD
 Structuring a winning presentation
 Using your voice, tone and body
 Top tips to increase your confidence and success

EXERCISES
 There will be a number of interactive exercises in which delegates will be able to practice and observe aspects of powerful communication